COVID MICHIGAN

Many people don’t know that they are now entitled to receive eight free COVID tests per month.

Michigan released a new set of COVID data this week that shows the delta surge is speeding up again and the state is heading into the winter months with higher case rates than last year.

Michigan has updated its breakdown of the latest COVID data and trends, showing a possible slowed increase in the spread of the virus, a new categorization for some variants and rising hospital metrics.

The COVID situation has changed drastically in Michigan since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held her last briefing to lift restrictions on June 22, exactly three months ago.

The COVID situation has changed drastically in Michigan since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held her last briefing to lift restrictions on June 22, exactly three months ago.

The only approved treatments for COVID are the antiviral drug Remdesivir and monoclonal antibodies, but the best protection against the virus is -- and always has been -- getting vaccinated.

Because students must be vaccinated to attend in-person classes, the university is also working to expand the number of on-line course offerings.

Oakland University is requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID vaccine in order to attend in-person courses and activities.

Big Ten teams that miss conference games because of COVID will be charged with a forfeit and a loss this season, the conference announced.

Michigan’s top health officials spoke Wednesday about the possibility of a mask mandate, the state’s “high” COVID-19 transmission rate, the spread of the delta variant and a third dose of the vaccine.

The biggest threat of spreading COVID at home might come from the smallest family members.

House Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.

House Bill 4471 is opposed by seven major business and health groups.

Michigan’s top doctor was questioned repeatedly Wednesday about why the state hasn’t issued a mask mandate if it could help slow the spread of the COVID delta variant, particularly in schools.

Michigan’s top health officials spoke Wednesday about the possibility of a mask mandate, the state’s “high” COVID-19 transmission rate, the spread of the delta variant and a third dose of the vaccine.

Starting Tuesday, immunocompromised residents can receive the additional doses during COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Health Department from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Detroit has opened up scheduling for residents with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

“Because many students have yet to be vaccinated and students under age 12 are not yet eligible, layered prevention measures, including universal masking, must be put in place for consistent in-person learning to keep kids, staff and families safe,” reads a MDHHS release.

Michigan health officials are strongly recommending schools to require universal masking when students return for in-person learning.

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Detroit health officials are recommending everyone wear masks indoors, even if fully vaccinated.

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant, Detroit health officials are recommending everyone wear masks indoors, even if fully vaccinated.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is still offering free vaccinations to community members at several vaccination pop-up clinics.

"There will be a variant that will be more transmissible in children,” Dr. Fuller said. “I’m not saying that will happen, but I’m saying the nature is that that could happen."

The Washtenaw County Health Department is still offering free vaccinations to community members at several vaccination pop-up clinics.

Washtenaw County residents can rest a bit easier knowing that the county is almost at a 70% vaccination rate against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Michigan health officials have issued 12 safety recommendations to protect students and teachers from COVID-19 during in-person learning at schools.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Tuesday to officially lift the state’s COVID restrictions and fully reopen for the first time in about 15 months.

Michigan is dialing back its COVID-19 workplace rules as the state prepares to fully reopen.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to hold a briefing today as the state of Michigan reopens to full capacity and drops its COVID-19 mask and gathering restrictions.

Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.

Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week.

Michigan is lifting all of its COVID restrictions for capacity, masks and gatherings next week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is supporting a proposed bonus payment for essential employees who worked throughout the COVID pandemic.

Michiganders might not have to wait until July for COVID restrictions to be lifted.

April 16, 2021, was a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic for the state of Michigan. Since then, a lot has happened, and we've come a long way.

The campaign finance complaint argues the plane cost falls outside an incidental office expense and that the trip was personal.

Hosted in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, many of the June pop-up vaccinations clinics are open to community members ages 12 and older.

The curfew on Michigan restaurants and bars will be lifted today, the first step of the state’s new plan for fully reopening.

Michigan businesses have been grappling with the latest COVID rules and guidelines since they began Monday.

The state of Michigan will not release updated daily COVID cases and deaths on Memorial Day, officials announced.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s reelection campaign will pay for the controversial flights she took to and from Florida to visit her father.

During a Monday briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talked about the outrage stemming from a photo of her at a restaurant, the new return-to-work rules and Michigan’s overall standing in terms of COVID-19 and unemployment.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer answered a question Monday about a controversial picture that showed her sitting with a large party at a restaurant despite longtime restrictions limiting tables to six people.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke Monday about the steps and rules residents will have to follow as they return to in-person work across the state.

There’s been a lot of news surrounding COVID-19 in Michigan over the past week, from a picture of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer violating restrictions at a restaurant, a brand-new reopening timeline and people returning to work.

Michiganders can finally return to the office to work as of May 24. As companies start to make the transition of having employees come into the office, some businesses are slowly making to make sure their workers feel safe.

The curfew on Michigan restaurants and bars will be lifted during the first step of the state’s new plan for fully reopening.

Michigan has released its new plan for fully reopening the state as COVID-19 cases decline and residents eye a return to normalcy.

During her COVID briefing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed the new schedule Michigan will follow to fully reopen, talked about restaurant rules and announced changes to the mask policy.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer officially revealed Michigan’s new schedule for eliminating COVID restrictions and returning to normal.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will hold a COVID briefing Thursday as restrictions are expected to be eased in Michigan and an investigation into the governor’s Florida trip continues.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office says Michiganders should expect further steps toward reopening the state and getting back to normal within the coming days or week.

Federal officials are investigating whether Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s flight to Florida to visit her sick father violated regulations.

Hosted in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, the clinics are open to community members ages 12 and older.

The clinic will run from 3-7 p.m. and is offering the Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccines.

With 12-15 year old children now able to get the Pfizer vaccine, there’s a lot of excitement -- particularly from healthcare workers who believe the new heroes will be the kids leading the way.

Thursday was a big day for the Bailey sisters. They both decided to get the vaccine at the Northwest Activities Center. Just like a proud mother, Natasha Bailey was there, standing by for both of them.

For the first time, children between the ages of 12 and 15 are able to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held another COVID briefing, addressing changes to the state’s restrictions, “progress” in our COVID metrics and her recent controversial trip to Florida.

With the FDA granted emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15, many parents are unsure how to move forward.

“I want to be clear. Masks are still an important tool to keep yourself, your family and the most vulnerable among us safe, especially indoors,” Whitmer said. “It’s how we keep people safe.”

With the FDA granted emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15, many parents are unsure how to move forward.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is providing an update Wednesday on the state’s handling of COVID-19. Here’s what you should know about the upcoming restriction changes, the latest trends in metrics and vaccinations before the briefing.

Michigan has reached the first of four vaccine milestones that will trigger the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the state. Here’s what you should know about the situation.

Michigan has reached the first of the state’s vaccination milestones, meaning in-person work will be allowed to resume in two weeks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.

“We are on the way to a recovery," said Rep. Haley Stevens.

It was another busy week for COVID-19 news in Michigan, with a significant update to the state’s restrictions, a new vaccination milestone and much more.

Michigan has updated its COVID-19 rules for gatherings, mask wearing, certain events and organized sports.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is currently reviewing the death of a Michigan woman who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, though there is currently no evidence that her death and the vaccine are linked, officials said.

Michigan has administered 7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but how close does that bring the state to the 55% threshold that will trigger a loosening of restrictions?

Michigan has confirmed its first case of another new COVID-19 variant, this one from India.

“We can all throw some burgers on the grill, catch a Tigers game and hit the lake with our friends. We can enjoy our Michigan summer,” said Willpower Fitness Group owner William McCray. “I’m happy, I’m ecstatic and I think we’re moving in the right direction.”

Michigan restaurants have been put through the ringer throughout the pandemic. The industry as a whole has seen the rules change multiple times over the past year and that’s made for a lot of anxiety, frustration and sometimes animosity. After Thursday’s announcement, there was a new, more hopeful tone.

State officials outline four vaccination goals that will trigger the loosening of certain COVID-19 restrictions.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provided an update Thursday on COVID-19 in Michigan, discussing a new plan to lift restrictions based on how many people get vaccinated.

Michigan is going to lift specific COVID-19 restrictions when the state hits certain vaccination thresholds. Here’s a list of the rules that will be loosened when each goal is reached.

Michigan is outlining four specific vaccination goals that, once they are reached, will directly trigger the loosening of certain COVID-19 restrictions across the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer revealed.

Food assistance benefits that were put in place last year due to COVID-19 have been extended through May 4 for Michiganders who need them, officials said.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services expanded mask requirements to include children ages 2-4 years old.

“We know that we are seeing a resurgence,” Whitmer said. “We, as a nation, did not rally to beat this virus.”

Michigan has extended the COVID-19 order that implemented restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, entertainment venues and more.

It’s been an extremely busy week for COVID-related topics in Michigan, from debates about another shutdown to quickly filling hospitals to six more months of workplace restrictions.

Michigan’s hospitals are overwhelmed, leaving health officials concerned about what could still be coming. Despite that, the state has refused to issue any new restrictions.

Every week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services puts out new data on different aspects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Officials from Beaumont Health talked about whether Michigan needs another COVID shutdown and many other topics while painting a dire picture of hospitals filling up with COVID-19 patients.

Michigan’s COVID-19 metrics have the state’s top health official “incredibly concerned,” with some numbers five times higher than they were two months ago.

When asked why Michigan has such a high number of COVID-19 cases despite all the previous shutdowns and restrictions, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she believes the state’s success at fighting the virus early in the pandemic is actually contributing to the current alarming metrics.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was asked about two of her top aides, including the Michigan health director, going out of state for vacation despite the governor’s administration discouraging anyone from traveling.

Despite COVID-19 cases that are rising at an alarming rate, Michigan officials still aren’t planning to mandate new restrictions. But why is there a reluctance to do so now, considering there have been two shutdowns in the past?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Wednesday to update the COVID-19 situation in Michigan, addressing possible new restrictions, why the state’s numbers are so high, what’s going on with vaccines and much more.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the city’s hospitals are starting to fill up with COVID-19 patients, and he’s worried about the “extremely low” vaccine rate.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding another briefing Wednesday (April 14), and there are plenty of topics to address about COVID-19 in the state.

It’s been a hectic few days in terms of COVID-19 news in Michigan, with discussions about whether new restrictions are needed, an extension of emergency workplace rules and questions surrounding vaccines.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and national health experts are publicly disagreeing about whether Michigan needs to reinstate stricter COVID-19 rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Last week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke about the alarming rise of COVID-19 cases across the state and asked residents to voluntarily follow several restrictions over the next two weeks.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer doubled down on her decision to not impose new restrictions amid the latest surge in coronavirus cases.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services took a new tactic Friday in the fight against coronavirus: asking nicely.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services took a new tactic Friday in the fight against coronavirus: asking nicely.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Michigan is a hotspot for COVID-19 right now, so she believes the federal government should send extra vaccines here to help slow the spread.

Michigan residents are being asked to avoid indoor dining at restaurants for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases skyrocket across the state.